COMMUNITY FIRST MEDICAL CENTER
5645 WEST ADDISON STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60634
(773) 282-7000
- Health inspection
- 4/5
- Staffing
- 5/5
- Quality measures
- 4/5
Full CMS profile 4 health deficiencies (latest survey)
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Nursing Home Star Ratings in Chicago, IL
Federal inspection and quality ratings for Medicare-certified skilled nursing facilities. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
Chicago nursing homes average 2.3 overall stars across 25 CMS-rated facilities — 0.9 stars below the CMS national average (~3.2). 7 facilities earn 4–5 stars; 16 rate 1–2 stars and warrant extra research. National CMS benchmark: ~3.2 stars.
25
Facilities
2.3
Avg. stars
7
4–5 stars
16
1–2 stars
CMS Nursing Home Quality Report · 2026
Nursing Home Quality in Chicago, IL
CMS Care Compare lists 25 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Chicago, IL. Average overall rating: 2.3 stars (national avg ~3.2). 28% earn 4–5 stars; 64% rate 1–2 stars.
25
CMS-certified facilities
2.3
Avg overall stars
28%
Rate 4–5 stars
64%
Rate 1–2 stars
- 25 CMS-certified skilled nursing facilities in Chicago
- Average overall star rating: 2.3 (below national ~3.2)
- 28% of facilities rate 4–5 stars (7 of 25)
- 64% rate 1–2 stars (16 of 25) — verify inspection history
- 10 facilities have CMS abuse icon flags — review Care Compare details
ST JOSEPH VILLAGE OF CHICAGO
4021 WEST BELMONT, CHICAGO, IL 60641
(773) 328-5500
- Health inspection
- 4/5
- Staffing
- 5/5
- Quality measures
- 3/5
Full CMS profile 5 health deficiencies (latest survey)LAKEFRONT NURSING & REHAB CTR
7618 NORTH SHERIDAN ROAD, CHICAGO, IL 60626
(773) 743-7711
- Health inspection
- 4/5
- Staffing
- 3/5
- Quality measures
- 4/5
Full CMS profile 8 health deficiencies (latest survey)BUCKINGHAM PAVILION
2625 WEST TOUHY AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60645
(773) 973-5333
- Health inspection
- 4/5
- Staffing
- 2/5
- Quality measures
- 3/5
Full CMS profile 6 health deficiencies (latest survey)WARREN BARR GOLD COAST
66 WEST OAK STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60610
(312) 705-5100
- Health inspection
- 3/5
- Staffing
- 2/5
- Quality measures
- 5/5
Full CMS profile 12 health deficiencies (latest survey)BIRCHWOOD PLAZA
1426 WEST BIRCHWOOD, CHICAGO, IL 60626
(773) 274-4405
- Health inspection
- 4/5
- Staffing
- 3/5
- Quality measures
- 3/5
Full CMS profile 8 health deficiencies (latest survey)ASTORIA PLACE LIVING & REHAB
6300 NORTH CALIFORNIA AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60659
(773) 973-1900
- Health inspection
- 3/5
- Staffing
- 2/5
- Quality measures
- 5/5
Full CMS profile 12 health deficiencies (latest survey)ALDEN LINCOLN REHAB & H C CTR
504 WEST WELLINGTON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60657
(773) 281-6200
- Health inspection
- 3/5
- Staffing
- 2/5
- Quality measures
- 2/5
Full CMS profile 9 health deficiencies (latest survey)CLARK MANOR
7433 NORTH CLARK STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60626
(773) 338-8778
- Health inspection
- 3/5
- Staffing
- 3/5
- Quality measures
- 2/5
Full CMS profile 12 health deficiencies (latest survey)AMBASSADOR NURSING & REHAB CENTER
4900 NORTH BERNARD, CHICAGO, IL 60625
(773) 583-7130
- Health inspection
- 2/5
- Staffing
- 2/5
- Quality measures
- 2/5
Abuse icon on record — review CMS profileFull CMS profile 22 health deficiencies (latest survey)IRVING PARK LIVING & REHAB CTR
4340 NORTH KEYSTONE, CHICAGO, IL 60641
(773) 545-8700
- Health inspection
- 2/5
- Staffing
- 2/5
- Quality measures
- 3/5
Full CMS profile 16 health deficiencies (latest survey)WENTWORTH REHAB & HCC
201 WEST 69TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621
(773) 487-1200
- Health inspection
- 2/5
- Staffing
- 2/5
- Quality measures
- 3/5
Abuse icon on record — review CMS profileFull CMS profile 20 health deficiencies (latest survey)SHERIDAN VILLAGE NRSG & RHB
5838 NORTH SHERIDAN ROAD, CHICAGO, IL 60660
(773) 769-2230
- Health inspection
- 3/5
- Staffing
- 1/5
- Quality measures
- 3/5
Full CMS profile 9 health deficiencies (latest survey)AVANTARA LINCOLN PARK
1366 WEST FULLERTON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60614
(773) 248-9300
- Health inspection
- 2/5
- Staffing
- 2/5
- Quality measures
- 3/5
Full CMS profile 17 health deficiencies (latest survey)APERION CARE LAKESHORE
7200 NORTH SHERIDAN ROAD, CHICAGO, IL 60626
(773) 973-7200
- Health inspection
- 1/5
- Staffing
- 1/5
- Quality measures
- 2/5
Abuse icon on record — review CMS profileFull CMS profile 23 health deficiencies (latest survey)RYZE ON THE AVENUE
3400 SOUTH INDIANA, CHICAGO, IL 60616
(312) 842-5000
- Health inspection
- 1/5
- Staffing
- 1/5
- Quality measures
- 2/5
Abuse icon on record — review CMS profileFull CMS profile 25 health deficiencies (latest survey)ALDEN LAKELAND REHAB & HCC
820 WEST LAWRENCE, CHICAGO, IL 60640
(773) 769-2570
- Health inspection
- 1/5
- Staffing
- 1/5
- Quality measures
- 3/5
Abuse icon on record — review CMS profileFull CMS profile 30 health deficiencies (latest survey)ATRIUM HEALTH CARE CENTER
1425 WEST ESTES AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60626
(773) 973-4780
- Health inspection
- 2/5
- Staffing
- 1/5
- Quality measures
- 4/5
Abuse icon on record — review CMS profileFull CMS profile 11 health deficiencies (latest survey)ELEVATE CARE CHICAGO NORTH
2451 WEST TOUHY AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60645
(773) 338-6800
- Health inspection
- 2/5
- Staffing
- 1/5
- Quality measures
- 3/5
Full CMS profile 17 health deficiencies (latest survey)Belhaven Nursing & Rehab Center
11401 SOUTH OAKLEY AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60643
(773) 233-6311
- Health inspection
- 1/5
- Staffing
- 1/5
- Quality measures
- 3/5
Abuse icon on record — review CMS profileFull CMS profile 34 health deficiencies (latest survey)APERION CARE WESLEY
1415 WEST FOSTER AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60640
(773) 769-5500
- Health inspection
- 2/5
- Staffing
- 1/5
- Quality measures
- 4/5
Full CMS profile 28 health deficiencies (latest survey)CALIFORNIA TERRACE
2829 SOUTH CALIFORNIA BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60608
(773) 847-8061
- Health inspection
- 1/5
- Staffing
- 2/5
- Quality measures
- 4/5
Abuse icon on record — review CMS profileFull CMS profile 28 health deficiencies (latest survey)WARREN BARR SOUTH LOOP
1725 SOUTH WABASH, CHICAGO, IL 60616
(312) 922-2777
- Health inspection
- 2/5
- Staffing
- 1/5
- Quality measures
- 2/5
Full CMS profile 17 health deficiencies (latest survey)CENTRAL NURSING HOME
2450 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60639
(773) 889-1333
- Health inspection
- 2/5
- Staffing
- 1/5
- Quality measures
- 1/5
Abuse icon on record — review CMS profileFull CMS profile 17 health deficiencies (latest survey)Landmark of Lincoln Park Rehabilitation and Nursin
735 WEST DIVERSEY, CHICAGO, IL 60614
(773) 348-4055
- Health inspection
- 1/5
- Staffing
- 1/5
- Quality measures
- 4/5
Abuse icon on record — review CMS profileFull CMS profile 17 health deficiencies (latest survey)
FAQs
Does Medicaid pay for nursing homes in Chicago, IL?▾
Yes — Illinois Medicaid (Illinois Supportive Living Program (SLP)) can cover skilled nursing facility room, board, and care for eligible residents. Income is typically limited to ~$2,829/mo with a 60-month asset look-back. Use our free Medicaid screener for Chicago.
How many nursing homes are in Chicago, IL?▾
CMS Care Compare lists 25 Medicare-certified skilled nursing facilities in Chicago. This does not include assisted living communities, which are state-licensed separately.
What do CMS star ratings mean?▾
Overall ratings combine health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures on a 1–5 scale. Five stars is above average; one or two stars warrants extra research before choosing.
Does Medicare pay for nursing homes in Chicago?▾
Medicare may cover short-term skilled nursing after a qualifying hospital stay — not long-term custodial care. For long stays, Medicaid or private pay typically applies.
How do Chicago nursing home ratings compare to national averages?▾
Chicago nursing homes average 2.3 overall stars across 25 CMS-rated facilities — 0.9 stars below the CMS national average (~3.2). 7 facilities earn 4–5 stars; 16 rate 1–2 stars and warrant extra research.
What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living in Chicago?▾
Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care and are CMS-rated. Assisted living in Chicago supports daily activities but not skilled nursing — avg ~$4,800/mo. Illinois Supportive Living Program (SLP) may cover long-term nursing care for eligible residents; assisted living room and board is typically private pay.
Sources & methodology
Cost estimates, demographics, and safety data are compiled from government sources. Verify current figures with official portals before making care decisions.